Turn your yogurt into a SUPER PROBIOTIC

I’ve recently been discussing the fascinating experimental research from MIT detailing the almost unbelievable changes observed in mice when supplemented with probiotic species Lactobacillus reuteri (strain ATCC PTA 6475). Mice developed thicker more luxuriant fur, thicker dermal layers of the skin and thicker overall skin, and increased testosterone levels, as well as dramatically increased skin collagen deposition and doubled oxytocin blood levels. Both the range of changes and their magnitude are jaw-dropping. I’ve therefore been playing around with the idea of supplementing higher intakes of L. reuteri of various strains. Most commercial preparations of this species provide 100 million to a few billion CFUs. We all know that the stated amount on the label may or may not accurately reflect the real CFU counts at time of ingestion. Even though Lactobacilli species in general are able to survive stomach and bile acids, there is likely at least some attrition on ingestion. In an effort to increase bacterial counts, I therefore used the method of “feeding” these lactose-fermenting species with a prebiotic fiber, inulin. For instance, I fermented one quart of organic half-and-half with 5 billion CFUs of L. reuteri (NCIMB 30242; LifeExtension) and one tablespoon of inulin. (In other words, I used L. reuteri, rather than a commercial starter culture or live culture yogurt, to ferment the lactose.) After 36 hours of fermentation at around 110 degrees F (in ...
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